District Man Pleads Guilty in Schemes to Defraud Small Business Pandemic Relief Programs and the Archdiocese of Washington

WASHINGTON – Kenneth Gaughan, 43, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to carrying out two separate financial schemes. In one, he fraudulently obtained more than $2.1…

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U.S. Attorney Cindy Chung Names Leadership Team, Reorganizes Criminal Division

PITTSBURGH – United States Attorney Cindy Chung has announced the office’s new executive leadership team and a restructuring of the Criminal Division that will allow the office to best effectuate the Administration’s priorities. “This…

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U.S. Marshals Service and Metropolitan Police Department Seek Murder Suspect in DC

Washington – The U.S. Marshals-led Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with the Metropolitan Police Department, is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to a…

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Task Force Arrests Murder Fugitive

Columbus, OH – United States Marshal Peter Tobin is pleased to announce Michael Nichols was arrested August 17, 2021 in Baytown, Texas. Nichols was wanted by the Columbus Police Department (CPD) and…

Police Blotter

Statement by the U.S. Marshals ServiceRe: Recent Inspection of DC Jail Facilities

Washington, D.C. – During the week of October 18, the U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia conducted an unannounced inspection of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DC DOC) facilities…

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U.S. Marshals in Florida Arrest 15 Most Wanted DC Murder Suspect Washington, DC – The U.S. Marshals-led Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force (FCRFTF) today arrested a District of Columbia murder suspect…

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District Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for 2018 Killing of 14-Year-Old in Southeast Washington

WASHINGTON – Anthony Allen, 25, of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a botched robbery attempt that led…

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Texas Man Arrested on Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON — A Texas man was arrested today on charges stemming from the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which disrupted a joint…

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District Man Pleads Guilty to Charge for July 4, 2020 Slaying of 11-Year-Old Boy

WASHINGTON – Carlo General 21, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to a charge of voluntary manslaughter while armed in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old…

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Sang Kook Shin Charged for Human Trafficking in Howard County

COLUMBIA, MD – A Howard County man has been arrested and charged with human trafficking after an investigation revealed he was operating a prostitution business out of a Columbia apartment. The Howard…

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Supreme Court Hears Blockbuster Climate Case With Separation Of Powers Implications

The Supreme Court heard arguments in West Virginia v. EPA on Monday, a blockbuster case that could have major ramifications in future separation of powers cases. “West Virginia v. EPA is one…

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District Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for 2008 Killing of Silver Spring Man

WASHINGTON – Mason Binion, 35, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 45 years in prison for a 2008 murder in Northwest Washington, announced U.S. Attorney…

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District Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Child Exploitation and Child Sexual Abuse Offenses

WASHINGTON – A 63-year-old man, of Southeast Washington, was sentenced today to life in prison for federal child exploitation offenses, including production of child [censored]ography, enticement…

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Twelve defendants charged related to drug distribution conspiracy after joint federal, state, and local operation in North Charleston

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — A joint team of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers arrested 12 individuals today who have all been charged in federal court for their roles in a drug…

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D.C. Department of Corrections Officer Arrested for Bribery and Smuggling of Contraband

WASHINGTON—A District of Columbia Department of Corrections Officer was arrested today on charges alleging that he accepted bribes to bring prohibited items, including weapons and drugs,…

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Former State Attorney Pleads Guilty To Bribery And Extortion As Part Of Conspiracy With Defense Attorney, As Well As Wire Fraud And Filing False Tax Returns

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jeffrey Siegmeister (53, Live Oak) has pleaded guilty to four felonies pursuant to a plea agreement. Specifically, he pleaded guilty to…

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Michigan Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON — A Michigan man was arrested yesterday for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which disrupted a…

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Tennessee Man Arrested on Felony Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON — A Tennessee man was arrested today following his indictment for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021,…

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Louisiana Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Custody and a Lifetime of Federal Supervised Release for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

Hattiesburg, Miss. – A Greensburg, Louisiana man was sentenced today to 152 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor following his arrest in a Marion County Human Trafficking operation, announced…

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Jury Convicts DC Man and Woman for Armed Robbery and Carjacking

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal jury convicted a District of Columbia man and woman Friday on charges of robbery, carjacking, and possession of a firearm during crimes of violence. According to court…

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District Man Pleads Guilty in Schemes to Defraud Small Business Pandemic Relief Programs and the Archdiocese of Washington

U.S. Attorney Cindy Chung Names Leadership Team, Reorganizes Criminal Division

U.S. Marshals Service and Metropolitan Police Department Seek Murder Suspect in DC

Task Force Arrests Murder Fugitive

Statement by the U.S. Marshals ServiceRe: Recent Inspection of DC Jail Facilities

District Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for 2018 Killing of 14-Year-Old in Southeast Washington

Texas Man Arrested on Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

District Man Pleads Guilty to Charge for July 4, 2020 Slaying of 11-Year-Old Boy

Sang Kook Shin Charged for Human Trafficking in Howard County

Supreme Court Hears Blockbuster Climate Case With Separation Of Powers Implications

District Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for 2008 Killing of Silver Spring Man

District Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Child Exploitation and Child Sexual Abuse Offenses

Twelve defendants charged related to drug distribution conspiracy after joint federal, state, and local operation in North Charleston

D.C. Department of Corrections Officer Arrested for Bribery and Smuggling of Contraband

Former State Attorney Pleads Guilty To Bribery And Extortion As Part Of Conspiracy With Defense Attorney, As Well As Wire Fraud And Filing False Tax Returns

Michigan Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Tennessee Man Arrested on Felony Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Louisiana Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Custody and a Lifetime of Federal Supervised Release for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

Jury Convicts DC Man and Woman for Armed Robbery and Carjacking

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